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Engr. Kamal Ram is a highly experienced mechanical engineer based in Kuwait, specializing in the design, execution, and installation of plumbing and fire fighting systems. He currently works as a Senior Design Engineer at NBTC - Kuwait, where he is involved in significant projects, including the Kuwait F-18 Super Hornet project at Al Jaber Air Base and APS 500 Warehouses in Camp Arifjan. His responsibilities include creating design and shop drawings, performing hydraulic calculations, and ensuring compliance with NFPA and UFC codes.


Kamal Ram has extensive experience with various fire protection and plumbing codes and is proficient in using software such as AutoCAD, Elite, and HASS for design and calculations. His work also includes seismic brace design and overseeing the installation of fire protection systems.


His career highlights include working on major projects such as the Fawsec Campus in Sabah Al Salem, the C4i/Main Support Building for KNPC, and a five-star hotel and convention center in Riyadh. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in designing wet pipe sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and other fire suppression systems for residential, commercial, and military buildings. He is also experienced in Fire Protection design for high-rise residential and commercial buildings in North America.

Key Skills in Plumbing and Fire Protection:

  1. Plumbing System Design:

    • Expertise in designing residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems.

    • Proficient in fixture unit calculations and integrating water conservation systems.

    • Skilled in using AutoCAD and BIM for plumbing design.

  2. Fire Protection System Design:

    • Advanced knowledge in designing automatic sprinkler systems and standpipe systems.

    • Proficient in performing hydraulic calculations.

    • Expertise in seismic bracing for fire protection systems, adhering to relevant codes and standards.

  3. Technical Proficiency:

    • Strong command of NFPA codes, plumbing codes, and international standards.

    • Skilled in using design software, performing manual hydraulic calculations, and conducting code compliance checks.

  4. Execution of Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Systems:

    • Experienced in executing plumbing and fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, and standpipe/hose systems.

  5. Detailed Shop Drawings:

    • Proficient in creating detailed shop drawings as per NFPA 13.

  6. Tender Design Drawings and BoQ:

    • Responsible for preparing tender design drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), schedules, and submission documents.

  7. Complete System Design:

    • Capable of designing complete fire fighting and plumbing systems according to current legislation and codes of practice.

  8. Plumbing System Calculations:

    • Proficient in performing drainage load and water supply calculations for plumbing systems.

  9. US Military Projects:

    • Experienced in designing fire protection systems for US Military warehouses and hangar projects.

  10. Cost Estimation and Tender Submission:

    • Skilled in cost estimation and tender submission processes.

  11. Fire Fighting Design for KOC Facilities:

    • Knowledge of fire fighting design of JPF 4 & 5 (Jurassic Production Facility-KOC).

Employment Detail

November 2019 to Present

NBTC (Naser Mohamed Al-Baddah Trading & Contracting Co.)


Established in 1977, NBTC provides civil and MEP contracting for commercial and residential buildings projects in Gulf.

Designation : Sr. Design Engineer PL/FF

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for the overall design of Plumbing and Fire Protection System and, including Concept Design, Schematics, Hydraulic Calculation and Seismic Brace design etc.

  • Responsible to create Design and Shop Drawings Fire Fighting System and Plumbing System for US Army Hanger and Warehouse projects.

  • Project engineering works – review specifications, prepare BoQ, request quotations and prepare comparison sheet.

  • Cost estimation and tendering works

  • Prepare Fire Fighting Submitting to Kuwait Fire Brigade and follow up for approvals.

Major Project Highlights:

Project Name : Kuwait F-18 E/F Super Hornet, Al Jaber Air Base, US Air force and Navy

Duration: March 2022 – Present.

This project consists of overhead wet pipe sprinkler system and foam grate nozzle system. Created Fire Protection Shop drawings for Maintenance Hanger, Corrosion Control Hanger and Fire Pump House. Reviewed design given by USACE. Performed Hydraulic Calculations in HASS. Revised designed drawings given by USACE to meet NFPA and UFC codes. Designed Seismic Brace system and performed calculations as per NFPA 13. Worked under the supervision of Fire Protection Specialist from USA.

 

Project Name: APS 500 Warehouses in Camp Arifjan (US Army)

Duration: April 2020 to October 2021.

This project consists of 05 Nos of typical Warehouses each of area 60,000 SQFT used for vehicle storage. It was protected by overhead wet pipe sprinkler system.

Responsible for complete design of overhead sprinkler system. Designed Seismic Brace system and performed calculations as per NFPA 13.

Supervise Site Engineer for installation of Fire Protection Works. Worked under the supervision of Fire Protection Specialist from USA.

 

October 2013 to October 2019

Gulf Engineering Company, Kuwait


Gulf Engineering Company is one of the leading contracting and maintenance company in MEP services.

Designation : Project Engineer PL/FF

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Execution of plumbing and firefighting works.
- Material take-off and prepare BoQ.
- Prepare price and technical comparison sheet.
- Prepare and submit material submittal for consultant approval.
- Prepare shop drawings for PL/FF and MEP composite drawings.
- Check and submit check list to consultant.
- Design of Plumbing and Fire Fighting System.

Major Project Highlights:

Project Name: Fawsec Campus at Sabah Al-Salem

Duration: Apr 2016- Oct 2019

Fawsec campus, located in Sabah Al Salem Area of Kuwait City, has been designed as a group of interconnected midrise buildings, providing residential units (190 one-bedroom apartments), leisure and activity units. The total built up area is approximately 19,000 sqm and the buildings are finished to the highest standards.

This building was protected by wet pipe sprinkler system and fire hose system. Building was fed by 02 Nos electric fire pump and 227 m3 water tank. I was responsible for creating shop drawings and material approval for Plumbing and Fire Fighting System. Submit Fire Fighting drawings for KFF approval. Prepare technical and price comparison sheet for head office approval. Supervised on-going work on site. Testing and commissioning. KFF approvals. Worked under a supervision of Sr. Project Engineer.

 

Project Name: C4i / Main Support Building in Ahmadi (Client: KNPC)

Duration: Oct 2013- July 2014 & Feb 2017 to Sep 2019

C4i (Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence) project with KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company) at Al Ahmadi.

This building was protected by wet pipe sprinkler system and fire hose system. Fire Extinguishers were uniformly distributed all over the building. I was responsible for creating shop drawings and material approval for Plumbing and Fire Fighting System. Prepare technical and price comparison sheet for head office approval. Supervised on-going work on site. Testing and commissioning. KFF approvals. Worked under a supervision of Sr. Project Engineer.

 

Project Name: Egailla and Ahmadi NHC (Testing, Commissioning and As-Built Drawings)

It consists of Supermarket & Shops, Social Development Center, Banks, Library, Mosque, Clinic and some Governmental Offices.

Each buildings are protected by a combined wet sprinkler and standpipe system. In addition, clean agent automatic flooded type fire suppression system is used for HT and LT rooms. Generator room is protected by Foam System. Pillar hydrants are distributed all over.

 

Project Name: Gulf Engineering New Workshop in Ahmadi

This is a three story office building with one basement as workshop.
The building is protected by a combined wet sprinkler in basement and Fire Hose Cabinet (FHC) on upper floor. Fire Extinguishers are distributed all over the building.

 

November 2009 to July 2013

Contracting & Construction Enterprises, Riyadh, KSA


CCE is a leading construction company for civil and MEP works and classified as a first class general contracting company.

Designation : Project Engineer PL/FF

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Execution of plumbing and firefighting works.
- Prepare and submit material submittal for consultant approval.
- Prepare shop drawings for PL/FF.
- Check and submit check list to consultant.

Project Highlights:

Project Name: Five Star Hotel and Convention Center (ITCC)

This project calls for construction of Five Star Hotel and Convention Centre. The hotel will include 230 rooms and 40 suits. The package includes construction of 3 basements (for parking), ground & mezzanine floor and 5 storey hotel rooms & suits. Basement to Ground Floor Area=36,000 m²& 1st Floor to 5th Floor Area = 2,664 m².

Project Value: 150 Million US$.

 

The building is protected by a combined wet sprinkler and standpipe system. In addition, clean agent automatic flooded type fire suppression system is used for server rooms, electrical rooms, communication rooms, etc. Portable fire extinguishers are distributed in corridors and designated areas.

  • Study of project specifications and drawings

  • Review material submittals and approvals

  • Prepare technical queries for shop drawings clarifications

  • Prepare builder works (MEP Openings) drawings

  • Supervise mechanical work on the site and make sure that work is executed as per approved drawings

  • Material take-off and prepare schedule of requirements

  • Track on material deliver on site in time

  • Created shop drawings for plumbing and fire protection.

October 2005 to August 2009

AMIN Contraction Pvt. Ltd, Male, Maldives
Amin construction is contracting company for civil and MEP works in residential, commercial and resort projects in Maldives.

Designation : Project Engineer PL/FF

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Execution of plumbing and firefighting works.
- Prepare shop drawings for PL/FF.
- Prepare As-Built drawings
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Project Highlights:

Project Name: Fourteen Story Velaanage Office Building, Male

1. Study of contract document, designs and drawings.

2. Prepare plumbing and firefighting shop drawings in AutoCAD
3. Preparing plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning schedule & material requirements

4. Create fire protection riser diagrams

5. Co-ordination with sub-contractors and consultants
6. Responsible for preparing daily, weekly and monthly progress repor

 

Project Name : Five Storey Basic Blocks Hulmale – Block 1 (Residential Building)

1. Create as-built drawings of plumbing, electrical and fire-fighting.
2. Meet with client to discuss these drawings.

3. Prepare a organized set and submit these drawings for approval

August 2002 to September 2005

Smart Conveyor Design Solutions Pvt Ltd
(Aerowerks Inc, Canada)

Specializes in the design and manufacturing of customized material handling system for dish room & food service industry. To meet growing business needs, Aerowerks Inc. opened an office in Chandigarh, India.

- Brought about a successful business and helped Aerowerks to setup a design and customer care office in India.

- Create presentation drawings in AutoCAD and send to Canadian office.

- Create fabrication / production drawings in AutoCAD and SolidEDGE and send to workshop in Canada.

Education & Certificates

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech)

Mechanical Engineering
from Regional Engineering College (REC/NIT), Hamirpur,

Himachal Pradesh University, India.
Batch [1998 - 2002]

Regional Engineering College(REC), now National Institute of Technology Hamirpur is one of the thirty NITs of the country, established in 1986 as Regional Engineering College, as a joint and cooperative enterprise of the Govt. of India and Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. The goals of the institute as embodied in the logo are truly remarkable in their scope of vision. The college provide Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate Education in Engineering, Sciences & Humanities fostering the spirit of national integration among the students, a close interaction with industry and a strong emphasis on research, both basic and applied.

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